A guided walk through the gardens and grounds. A tour of the working vineyard and winery, with a tasting beneath the vines. A wedding day of rare refinement and elegance. A private event in any of the rooms, the lawns, or the secret garden.
A guided walk lasting around two hours, led by the Estate Manager, the Estate Gardener and friends. The masterplan, the history, the future of lake and woodland — in groups of up to thirty.
Tours run on Wednesday afternoons from early spring to late autumn, with further dates in winter — see the booking page for the dates available. Wednesday tours end with cake and a Q&A at St Olave's Church. Island residents pay £12 with the code ISLAND20.
A guided walk through all three vineyards with our wine-maker, into the winery to see the press, tanks and barrels, and to a long table for a tutored tasting of three wines from the inaugural 2025 vintage. Served alongside sharing boards of small Isle of Wight cheeses and matched bites, brought through as pairings to bring out each wine in turn.
Booking is now open — choose a date on the booking page. Tours run from early spring to late autumn, with further dates in winter. Small groups, booking essential. For guests aged 18 and over; we operate Challenge 25 and may ask for photographic ID.
Private group tours, usually for around 20 people (16 to 24, depending on availability), may be booked directly through the estate — email welcome@gatcombeestate.com. Special Meet the Winemaker winter wine tastings will be announced shortly.
Gatcombe is a place of exquisite beauty, often bathed in the bright sunshine that is the hallmark of the island. Marquee weddings are held in the parkland and gardens, for a handful of couples each year.
Every couple brings their own professional wedding planner, and the Coach House is reserved for the wedding party. St Olave’s, the estate’s thirteenth-century church, stands beside the grounds.
There are many places across the estate suitable for events — amongst the vines, on the expansive main lawn beside the two historic Oriental Planes, within the secret garden, in the grand entrance hall, or elsewhere. Each event is shaped to its setting.
Please get in touch for more information, including advice on the outstanding event caterers here on the island.
For any question about visits, tours, accessibility, or anything else, please write — we read every email.